Description
Barhi dates are one of the most delicious dates in Iran and their origins go back to Iraq. To learn more about this date, place of cultivation, harvest time and how to pack it, read this article. After reading this article, you have complete information about this type of date and you can register your order of this popular product through various ways in Mahuk company.
Barhi dates are also one of the most popular dates in Iran and the world. This date is oval in shape and soft in texture and is considered as a wet date. This product has a color similar to yellow in Kharek stage and when it becomes date, this product can be found with amber yellow color and when this date is fully ripe, its color turns to light brown.
The skin of this date is thick and the ratio of flesh to its skin is about 7.8. The core is attached to the mantle but can be easily removed. Barhi dates are used to produce many natural foods, including date sugar, Ardeh dates, date halva, date bowls, industrial alcohol, types of cakes and cookies, or beverages.
This date has vitamin B, fiber and is rich in iron and is useful for anemia, constipation, stress and nerves. It also has a large amount of minerals that make it important to include it in people’s food basket.
Due to its special popularity in the world, this product, which originates in Iraq, is cultivated in most of the date-growing areas, but the best Barhi dates are grown in the surrounding countries of the Persian Gulf and Iran.
| Variety | Barhi |
| Origin | Middle East |
| Texture | Soft and Creamy |
| Color | Golden to Amber |
| Size | Small to Medium |
| Taste | Honey-like Sweetness |
| Shelf Life | 3-4 weeks |
| Harvest Season | August to September |
| Nutritional Benefits | Good source of Fiber, Potassium, and Antioxidants |
| Common Uses | Snacking, Desserts |
| Packaging Options | Bulk, Retail Packaging |
| Storage | Refrigerate to extend shelf life |
| Certifications | Organic, Kosher, Halal |
| Allergen Information | May contain pits |
The growth place of Barhi Dates
This date also needs a special climate to better ripping and cannot be grown everywhere. These dates grow in areas with very hot climates and winds. That is why it is called Barhi date. Barhi in Arabic means strong hot wind.
The main cultivation of this date in Iran is usually in Khuzestan province. This date is cultivated in various other cities of Iran, including Qasr Shirin, Dashtestan, Somar, Borazjan, Dehloran and Bandar Lengeh, but the appearance and taste of dates harvested in Khuzestan play a key role in Iran.
Harvest time of this date also affects how it is cared for, which we will discuss below.
Harvest time of Barhi Dates
This date is consumed in three types of Kharek, Rutab and date, the most of which is consumed in Rutab type. Kharek harvest stage to date harvest usually lasts from mid-August to mid-September. Because it is considered a wet date, it should not be stored for a long time. To keeping better product quality, refrigerators and cold stores should preferably be used for storage.
Another factor influencing the quality of dates is the cultivation of the crop organically, which is very important.
Organic Barhi Dates
Dates harvested as organic can be preferred to inorganic dates in several ways. If all the stages of this date from cultivation to post-harvest have been completely organic, it can be said that it is at a much higher level in terms of nutritional value than the non-organic product. Also, organic dates are not allergenic at all.
In terms of appearance, organic and inorganic products are not significantly different from each other, and if we want to measure the difference between the two products, we must either consult an expert or by performing various tests, we can find out the toxins in the inorganic product.
Our recommendation is to buy the products from a valid company that has the necessary health licenses to ensure the health of the product.
Packaging of Barhi Dates
If we want to refer to the packaging standards of Barhi dates, we can market these dates in 5 and 10 kg packages, which we definitely recommend using 5 kg packages for this product; If we want to point out the reason for this, we can point to the high humidity of this type of date.
Another important issue that can be addressed in product packaging is the marketing and sales of the product. The attractiveness of packaging has a direct impact on product sales. If the exported product has all the standards in terms of quality and packaging, it can enter the world market at a competitive price.
The price of Barhi Dates
Many factors determine the price of Barhi date in world markets. Factors such as the amount and market demand can have a direct impact on the price, as well as the time of purchase and currency market fluctuations are effective factors in the price of the product
However, an estimate that can be considered for this crop can be considered an amount between $ 550 and $ 750 for the current crop year.
Import of Barhi Dates
The import code of Lulu dates is Hs code 08041090. To import, you must first go to the customs of the country of import or check the list of required documents from your clearance and ask the supplier to provide you this list of documents, but generally for direct import from Iran, you need this list of documents.
- BL or CMR
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
and these documents have nothing to do with the amount and volume of your order, it means that in all orders Low or high volume, these documents is required.
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